Moving to Tuvalu from Slovenia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Slovenia to Tuvalu — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Slovenia to Tuvalu, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Tuvaluan. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Slovenia to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SI
0.6
TV
0.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
TV
17.9

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
TV
$1,671
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
TV
12.6

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
TV
0.0t

Tuvalu performs significantly better than Slovenia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
TV
4.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SI
89.0%
TV
49.0%

Slovenia performs better than Tuvalu across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
TV
$5,200
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of people below the poverty line

SI
12.7%
TV
26.3%

Slovenia performs better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SI
81.8 yrs
TV
68.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
TV
28.9

Slovenia performs better than Tuvalu across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia and Tuvalu. To live, work, or study long-term in Tuvalu, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tuvalu's immigration authority.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa Free
Slovenia passport holders can enter Tuvalu without a visa.
Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Slovenia

Visa Free
Tuvalu passport holders can enter Slovenia without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tuvalu?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Tuvalu has 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Tuvalu safe for expats?

Slovenia generally does better on safety, though Tuvalu leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Tuvalu is 0.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Slovenia.

How is healthcare in Tuvalu compared to Slovenia?

Slovenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Tuvalu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Tuvalu, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Tuvalu scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

What language do they speak in Tuvalu?

The official languages in Tuvalu are English and Tuvaluan. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI TV
Population 2,101,208 11,544
Currency Euro (€) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Slovene English, Tuvaluan
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +386 +688
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112